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Platmin Limited - DIRECTORATE CHANGE

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Platmin's Keith Liddell moves to Non-Executive Deputy Chairman
TORONTO, June 18 /CNW/ - Platmin Limited ("Platmin", TSX / AIM: PPN)
announces that Mr. Keith Liddell has moved from executive deputy chairman to
non-executive deputy Chairman of Platmin with immediate effect.
Mr. Liddell has served as a director and executive deputy chairman of
Platmin since 2006 leading Platmin through its IPO and the commencement of
construction on its Pilanesburg Project in South Africa. "We have been
fortunate to have been able to draw on Mr. Liddell's vast experience in the
PGM and base metal project development and he will continue to do so in his
role as a non-executive", said Rupert Pardoe, Chairman of Platmin. "We all
look forward to his continued support during Platmin's transition from an
explorer/developer to an intermediate PGM producer," continued Pardoe.
About Platmin
Platmin is a TSX and AIM (PPN) listed PGM exploration and development
company focused on its four key PGM projects: Pilanesberg, Mphahlele,
Grootboom and Loskop. Pilanesberg is expected to commence production by Q2
2009 at a rate of 250,000oz PGM +Au per annum. All Platmin's projects are
located in the Bushveld Complex of South Africa, which is estimated to contain
approximately 90% of global platinum mineral resources.
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking information
Certain statements contained in this market release constitute
forward-looking information within the meaning of securities laws.
Forward-looking information may relate to this and other matters identified in
our public filings, our future outlook and anticipated events or results and,
in some cases, can be identified by terminology such as "may", "will",
"should", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "estimate",
"predict", "potential", "continue" or other similar expressions concerning
matters that are not historical facts. These statements are based on certain
factors and assumptions including the results of marketing efforts, expected
growth, results of operations, performance and business prospects and
opportunities. Forward - looking statements in this market release include
statements relating to; achieving first production at Platmin's Pilanesberg
Project by the first calendar quarter of 2009, commencing construction or
commencing construction within a time frame that would allow first production
by the first calendar quarter of 2009. While we consider these assumptions to
be reasonable based on information currently available to us, they may prove
to be incorrect.
Forward looking-information is also subject to certain factors, including
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from what we currently expect. These factors include changes in market and
competition, governmental or regulatory developments and general economic
conditions.
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